Tag: Minnesota Wild

Iginla at ease … Wild wanted Yzerman last year … Burke scouted Hawks-Ducks … Ducks sticking with 8 Dmen

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Jarome Iginla's said his mind is at ease after he was told he won't be traded this year. Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leopold had hoped to convince Steve…

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Brodeur leaves game after 2nd … 6-10 teams calling Bergeron … Coyotes looking for a goalie? Audio on Kings and Ducks

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Marc-Andre Bergeron could get clearance to return after off-season knee surgery as early as next Tuesday. Bergeron has been contacted by 6-10 teams, no formal offers have been presented. The Sharks continue to look for…

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Could Winnipeg support a team? Doan at least a week away … Bernier possible broken cheekbone, Burns to be suspended?

Toronto Sun: It's been awhile since the Sun group posted an article on how Winnipeg can support an NHL team. Mario Lefebvre (Conference Board of Canada director - I have no idea what that means) says that Winnipeg, Quebec City…

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Spezza on the PK? Another Dman out for Blues … Bouchard doesn’t get clearance

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Jason Spezza will find himself on the penalty killing unit. Spezza basically hasn't killed penalties since his AHL/OHL days. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues have lost another defenseman. Barret Jackman…

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Coaches on the Hotseat … Regier may need to shakeup Sabres … Semin looking for lucrative long-term deal … Audio and Video of Thornton hit

Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 3-8-2 start, GM Darcy Regier has said he doesn't want to fire coach Lindy Ruff, so it might be roster moves are needed to shake the team…

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Bouchard hoping to begin rehab … More on Phaneuf … Johnson leaves practice … Puck Daddy radio, Eakins, and Holik audio

Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Pierre-Marc Bouchard is hoping to get the green light from doctors/GM/coaches to begin playing. Bouchard is looking to begin a rehab assignment in Houston (AHL). Colton Gillis was assigned to Houston. Marek Zidlicky is questionable…

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Leafs and Devils talking? Spezza back tomorrow? Howard out this weekend … Would Avs make a pitch for Thomas?

James Mirtle via twitter: The Calgary Flames have signed Mark Giordano to a contract extension. Vicki Hall is saying it's for 5 years. Update: Pierre LeBrun is told it's $4.02 million a season for 5 years, ($20.1 million total) Mike…

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Hossa has ‘upper-body’ injury … Canucks blueline getting thin … Polak has surgery … Latendresse out with bad groin

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa left last night's game in the 2nd period and didn't return. Hossa suffered an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated today. Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: The Vancouver Canucks…

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Dustin’s Brown hit on Antti Miettinen a check to the head?

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown was kicked out of last night's game for a hit that was deemed to be a check to the head. The hit is expected to be reviewed by…

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Doughty to IR … Bruins-Maple Leafs rumors … Canadiens interested in Bieksa? Sabres to get 3 back by weekend?

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Drew Doughty on the IR retroactive to October 21st, and have recalled Jake Muzzin from the AHL. The Kings won't be rushing Doughty back. It looks like…

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Foote out with concussion … Ersberg on waivers, then to KHL … Some starting goalies tonight

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote is listed day-to-day for now, as he suffered a concussion last night. He'll definitely be out tomorrow night, more will be known tomorrow. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Vinny Lecavalier…

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Rumor round-up from LeBrun and Garrioch … HNIC Hotstove video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ray Emery hasn't retired from the NHL, and is hoping to get back in the new year. “He’s working really hard. He wants to get back and he’s committed,” said agent J.P. Barry. Marc…

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